Electronic Health Records For Dummies®
Table of Contents
Part I: Health Information Technology Basics
Part III: I’ve Bought a System, Now What? Implementing an EHR
Part IV: Optimizing and Improving Your EHR
Part I: Health Information Technology Basics
Recognizing the Worldwide Scope of EHR
Checking EHR usage in the United States
Looking at EHR usage around the world
Knowing the Reasons to Implement EHR
Quality improvement opportunities
Getting rid of file rooms and missing records
Getting information when you want it
Looking at the Business Side of EHRs
Evaluating infrastructure and readiness
Checking out vendors and scenarios
Prepping Your Practice for an EHR
Embracing the required changes
Providing for training and support
Communication is key: Before, during, and after
Protecting and Serving Your Patients
Considering security and privacy
Sharing information as required and recommended
Promoting wellness and disease management
Chapter 2: Understanding What’s Available: The ABCs of EHRs
Determining What Your Practice Needs
Knowing What to Expect from an EHR
Getting Your Feet Wet in Preparation for the Complete EHR
Practice management and billing systems
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